Most people only experience a marriage proposal once in their lifetimes, so you’ll want it to be memorable and perfect. After you’ve gotten up the nerve to ask, you might have trouble finding a creative way to pop the question. To help you out, here are some romantic and unique marriage proposal ideas that are sure to make a big impression.

Idea #1:

Take your sweetheart to the exact place where you had your first date. Reminisce a little, and then say something like “We’ve had an amazing journey together so far, and now I think we’re ready to take the next step in that journey. I’m hoping you’ll do me the honor of marrying me.”

Idea #2:

Another great marriage proposal idea is to take her someplace where she’s never been before but has always wanted to go. Make it a surprise for as long as you can hold out. Then, when you get there, on the very last night, just before you’re ready to go home, you present her with a “souvenir” from their trip. When she opens it up, inside she’ll find, along with whatever other items you have in there, her engagement ring. She’ll eat it up and she’ll never see it coming.

Idea #3:

Play a trivia game together. When it is your sweetheart’s turn, casually say “Your question is: Will you marry me?” rather than the question written on the card.

Give one of these a shot. Or, check out the link in my signature for more great wedding proposal ideas.

Your Hand in Marriage provides assistance in all aspects of the proposal, starting with unique and romantic marriage proposal ideas, working with the client to conceptualize the proposal, guidance in selecting the engagement ring, choosing a venue for the proposal to take place at and if desired they can actually be there, behind scenes overseeing the order of events as they occur until the moment that she says the magic words, “I Do!” Why propose on a vacation? It is that rare time when you are taken out of your daily lives and can be carefree; where the world’s events and stresses of home melt away. There is no one perfect way to propose, but planning to ask for your girlfriend’s hand in marriage while on a romantic vacation is a good place to start. Your Hand In Marriage offers four tips to prepare for the big question: v Select the right destination: Remember that this proposal is suppose to be magical for both of you. Make sure your destination is aligned with the sort of proposal you are imagining and she’s dreaming of. v Plan: The last thing you want to do on your vacation is plan your proposal from scratch and lose time with the one you love. Research contacts and the set up should all be arranged before you get away. v Have a back up: Scrambling the night of your dream proposal can ruin your mood and the moment. Since you are in a different state or country, have multiple ideas and contacts all ready to go. v Celebrate: Whether it is with champagne or just in each others arms, there is no rush to do anything other than enjoy the moment. “Helping to create unique and magical proposals is what we do,” said Corbin Saunders, president and founder of Your Hand in Marriage. “Whether it’s general advice or hands on coordination, our goal is to help bring your dream proposal to life.”About Your Hand in Marriage

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So, you want to propose marriage to your sweetheart but you don’t want to do the same old tired, “down on one knee at the restaurant” routine? Well, fear not. In this article, I’m going to share three stunning marriage proposal ideas that will have your sweetheart remembering this day for the rest of her life. If anything, she may remember it even more than her wedding day. Keep reading to find out what they are.This is probably one of my favorites. It’s a little unusual, but it’s truly one that is unforgettable. It WILL take some planning however. Essentially, what you’re going to do is arrange one of those mystery weekends. You know, where everybody acts out a part in a play to find out who the “murderer” is. Except in this play, you arrange to have your proposal to your bride-to-be at the end of the skit. Make sure there is dramatic music played by a string orchestra to go with it. Yes, it’s right out of a movie. It’s romantic – and she’ll love it.Another great marriage proposal idea is to take her somewhere where she’s never been before but has always wanted to go. Make it a surprise for as long as you can hold out. Then, when you get there, on the very last night, just before you’re ready to go home, you present her with a “souvenir” from your trip. When she opens it up, inside she’ll find, along with whatever other items you have in there, her engagement ring. She’ll be delighted,and she’ll never see it coming.Finally, tell her that you want to play ‘Deal or No Deal’. She’ll look at you like you’re a bit crazy at first, but eventually she’ll say ‘sure’. What you do is tell her that she has to let YOU pick the box. Now, inside the box that you pick is going to be her engagement ring, except she doesn’t know that. And you have to do everything you can to try to get her to give up the box. The more you push, the more she’ll want to keep it until finally she opens it and finds her engagement ring. That’s when you take it out, put it on her finger, and say, “Will you marry me?”Give one of these a shot. Or, check out the link for more great marriage proposal ideas.

When proposing marriage, there are seven common courtesies you should always remember, I call these courtesies, marriage proposal etiquette.

1. First and foremost, the most important courtesy is also the most obvious…Always! and I mean Always! purchase an engagement or marriage  ring before proposing. This act shows your bride to be that you are thoughtful, classy, responsible and seriously ready to commit exclusively to her.

2. Aquaint yourself with the brides parents and get their blessing. This may sound old-fashioned or like funny marriage advice, but doing this is a surefire way of gaining her parents favor and love.

3. A well thought out plan is one of the principles of success, as a rule of thumb, make sure you plan out exactly how your going to propose to your future wife.

4. Timing is everything,when proposing marriage to your bride to be, always do it in a place where the both of you are mentally and emotionally comfortable, and relaxed. Proposing marriage in the hustle and bustle of the day or when either one of you is mentally drained would not be advantageous for you.

5. Another key to successful engagement etiquette is communication, be certain that marriage is something that the both of you truly desire and have communicated to be a future goal in your lives.

6. Remember to make this a private moment for just the two of you, never propose at another person’s event, (such as birthday parties, wedding receptions, etc.). It is important to give everyone’s special moment the same care and respect that you would give your own.

7. Make sure that you have tied up all loose ends or brought closure to all past relationships. There is nothing more confusing or chaotic than a third party in your relationship. When proposing marriage, you owe it to yourself and  to your future wife to start off on a clean, drama free slate.

Follow these seven tips and your bride to be will forever know, that on her proposal day, you were the one who showed gentleness, thoughtfulness and love.